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Letter from the Founder

After graduating high school, I was an eighteen-year old with no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. So I did what most would do... went to college anyway and landed a part-time job, which after several promotions turned into a career.

Ten years and two degrees later, as a director for one of the fastest growing businesses in the country, I experienced first-hand a growing trend amongst post graduates... a complete lack of preparation and purpose for life after high school.

Sadly, this is all too common a problem for a rising generation of professionals, artists, and athletes. Brilliant and capable graduates complete high school with no plan or path to pursue their destiny. If only someone could help these students...

That is why I founded The Lead Block.

I discovered my destiny and hopefully can help many more discover their own.

Drew Wells
Founder of The Lead Block
and Lead Mentor

The Lead Block offers personalized mentoring, secondary-education planning, and career discovery.

Life Preparation Weekly mentoring appointments throughout the program
Individualized Development Plan (Personal Playbook)
Values Identification and Character Development

Secondary-education Planning Aptitude/Achievement Testing and SAT/ACT Prepwork
Prospective Campus Visits and Q&A with Current Students
College Application, Scholarship Identification, and Reference Letters

Career Discovery Prospective Career Visits and Q&A with Current Professionals
Internship Identification and Placement
Resume and Job Interview Preparation

The Lead Block also offers character key-note lectures, character evaluations, and interactive team experiences for businesses and organizations of all sizes.

The Lead Board :: Board of Directors

Dr. Jody Goins :: Special Assistant for Academic Affairs & Instructor of Education Lincoln Memorial University :: President of the Board

Sandy Orta Wells :: COO :: Secretary of the Board

Jonathan Caldwell :: CFO :: Treasurer of the Board

Ricky Norris :: Dean of Students and Head Boys Basketball Coach
Webb School of Knoxville ::

Sponsors

The Lead Block is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, mentoring program supported by community businesses, educators, coaches, and parents that have strategically aligned to pave the way for young students to discover their destiny.

Each of the organizations and individuals listed below are valued sponsors that donate time, expertise, resources, and opportunities on a monthly or annual basis.